Best 6 Lime Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Are you in search of a tantalizing and flavorful dish that combines the zest of citrus with the comforting warmth of chicken and the hearty embrace of pasta? Look no further than the delectable recipe for lime chicken pasta. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken bathed in a vibrant lime sauce, nestled amidst an array of pasta varieties, creating a perfect symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you seek a light and refreshing meal or a satisfying and savory dinner, lime chicken pasta stands out as a versatile dish that can adapt to any occasion. Imagine the explosion of flavors as the tangy lime and garlic dance on your palate, mingling with the juicy chicken and the al dente pasta. This article will guide you through the steps to create this tantalizing dish, ensuring that you can effortlessly recreate the magic of lime chicken pasta in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LIME CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PASTA



Lime Chicken and Mushroom Pasta image

Tangy lime and olive oil combine to make a light tasting pasta everyone will love. And so easy to make!

Provided by Sherry Hammond

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juiced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and chicken, and saute slightly. Add mushrooms and peppers; saute until peppers are soft but crisp. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Drain pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Top with chicken mixture, and toss slightly. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 46.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

LIME CHICKEN PASTA



Lime Chicken Pasta image

I really loved my friend's lemon chicken pasta recipe. Unfortunately, the only ingredients I had from her recipe was chicken & pasta. So I substituted most of the ingredients. Surprisingly, it was simply great and everyone liked this one more than the original. I make this over the summer months and this is definitely our favorite pasta recipe. My sister-in-law likes it so much that every time she has a dinner party, she makes this. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe.

Provided by Beanies mama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 main, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb chicken, chopped bite size (I prefer thigh, but breast is good, too)
1 lb pasta (penne or ziti works great)
2 -3 avocados
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed and chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (more for topping)
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime, zest of (optional)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook chicken your favorite way. I usually salt and pepper it and saute until no longer pink. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta as the package direction.
  • While pasta is cooking, dice avocados, and make pasta sauce by combining rest of the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken, pasta, sauce, salt & pepper. After the pasta is well mixed, add avocado and toss lightly so avocado doesn't get mashed up.
  • Top with more parmesan cheese.

CILANTRO-LIME PASTA SALAD (WITH OR WITHOUT CHICKEN)



Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad (With or Without Chicken) image

Loaded with chunks of avocado and mango, this beautiful dish makes an excellent summer meal. But there's no need to limit it to one season because it's delicious year-round! The bright, refreshing flavors taste great hot or cold too, making this an excellent brown-bag lunch recipe. If going veggie simply omit the chicken, you'll get fewer servings without it (just so you know).

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Chicken

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 ounces dried whole wheat rotini pasta
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb skinless chicken breast half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely chopped red onion (1 large)
1 medium mango, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper (1 medium)
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper (1 medium)
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, for dressing, in a blender combine lime juice, cilantro, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until well mixed. Set aside.
  • Lightly coat the rack of an indoor electric grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place chicken on grill rack. If using a grill with a cover, close lid. Grill until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). (For a covered grill, allow about 6 minutes. For an uncovered grill, allow 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.) Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, mango, avocado, sweet peppers, and jalapeno pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

ANTHONY'S LIME CHICKEN WITH PASTA



Anthony's Lime Chicken with Pasta image

Breaded chicken breasts are pan-fried in olive oil, butter, and sliced garlic, then simmered with white wine, diced tomatoes, and lime wedges; served over pasta shells coated with olive oil, butter, Parmesan, and parsley.

Provided by AD119

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package dried small pasta shells
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, sliced
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup milk
1 cup bread crumbs
2 limes, quartered
½ cup white wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, pour pasta into a large bowl, and stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, Parmesan, and parsley.
  • Meanwhile, warm 1/2 cup olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Place chicken pieces and limes into hot skillet. Cover, and cook until chicken is well browned on the bottom. Turn the chicken, and pour wine into the skillet; cover, and cook until the chicken is browned. Stir in diced tomatoes; cover, and cook about 3 minutes. Remove lime wedges, and serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 516.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SOY-MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST WITH WATERCRESS-PASTA SALAD AND MANGO-LIME PURéE



Soy-Marinated Chicken Breast with Watercress-Pasta Salad and Mango-Lime Purée image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     Salad     Blender     Chicken     Pasta     Broil     Low Fat     Lime     Mango     Watercress     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp chili paste
4 scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate
1/4 cup red wine
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb)
8 oz linguine
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp canola oil
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and julienned
3 bunches watercress
2 mangoes, cubed
2 tsp fresh lime juice
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. For marinade, combine soy sauce, chili paste, scallion whites, red wine, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and let marinate. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain. For dressing, whisk together mustard, vinegar, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp canola oil. Toss pasta, red pepper, watercress and all but 2 tbsp scallion greens with dressing. In a blender, puree mangoes, lime juice, and remaining 1 tbsp canola oil. Coat broiler pan with cooking spray and add chicken in a single layer. Broil 6 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Cut breasts diagonally in half. On each plate, place 1/4 pasta and 2 pieces chicken. Drizzle with mango puree and garnish with remaining scallion greens.

SOLO HONEY LIME CHICKEN AND PASTA



Solo Honey Lime Chicken and Pasta image

To make a complete one dish meal, any vegetable can be added. I like green beans or diced tomato with this dish. Cooking is a Creative Sport.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
1 cup dry pasta (I like rotini)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime (just the juice)
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in 2 quarts of salted water for 8 minutes or until done.
  • Mix the olive oil, honey, and the juice from one lime in the bottom of a shallow dish.
  • Add the cooked pasta and the cooked chicken and toss.

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch, but it won't have the same bright, citrusy flavor as fresh limes.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of lime juice and zest to your taste. If you like a more tart flavor, add more lime juice. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less lime juice and zest.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the pasta before serving.
  • Serve the pasta with a side of grilled or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Lime chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's perfect for busy families. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The zesty lime sauce is light and refreshing, and it pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and pasta. Whether you're serving it for a casual family dinner or a more formal gathering, lime chicken pasta is sure to be a hit.

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